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Patent EP-0537773-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CALEFFI ANTONIO
IPC: B65D1/16
Filed: 1987-07-02
Granted: 1995-12-20
Abstract: A die necking method and apparatus for producing a smooth tapered wall between the container side wall and a reduced diameter neck includes a plurality of rotatable necking turrets that each have a plurality of identical necking substations each having a necking die. The necking dies in the respective turrets have an internal configuration to produce a necked-in portion on the container which has a first arcuate segment integral with the container side wall and a second arcuate segment integral with the reduced diameter neck. The necking substations also have a floating form control element that engages the inner surface of the container to control the portion of the container to be necked. The necked-in portion is reformed in each succeeding turret by dies to produce a smooth tapered wall between the arcuate segments.
Patent EP-0503948-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAYAFUNE KAZUYA
IPC: F16H59/44
Filed: 1992-03-12
Granted: 1997-10-15
Abstract: In a speed change control method for settlng the gearshift position of an automatic transmission for vehicles with a plurality of gearshift positions, to a position selected on the basis of vehicle speed and engine load, in accordance with a preset shift pattern for a first control mode, one of the gearshift positions is selected by fuzzy inference in accordance with at least one of parameter values which represent operating conditions of the vehicle, parameter values which represent driver's driving intention, and parameter values which represent road conditions, and the gearshift position of the automatic transmission is set to the position selected by the fuzzy inference only if the gearshift position selected by the fuzzy inference provides a lower speed than that provided by the gearshift position selected in accordance with the shift pattern for the first control mode. Preferably, a plurality of control modes including the first control mode are provided, one of the control modes is selected by the fuzzy inference in accordance with at least the degree of winding and gradient of a road on which the vehicle is traveling, and a gearshift position to be set is selected in accordance with the selected control mode. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0501851-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOURITIN PATRICE
IPC: F01P11/06
Filed: 1992-02-19
Granted: 1994-07-13
Abstract: This invention relates to a reusable filter unit for a fluid system such as used on an internal combustion engine or the like wherein the filter fulfills both a filtering function and an additive function, the filter including a filtering part (30) with replaceable filtering media (16) and an additive part (29) adapted to receive replaceable chemical additives. The filtering part (30) includes a generally toroidal shaped plastic element (15) for receiving a generally cone shaped replaceable filter media (16), which can be agglomerated fiber, the element (15) fitting into, and permanently bonded to, an outer shell (27), with the additive part (29) being located below the element (15). The filter could be used in any system which requires fluid filtering with an additive function, for example, central heating applications for buildings. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0520879-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOIVIN JEAN
IPC: C07J7/00
Filed: 1992-06-24
Granted: 1997-04-23
Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds (I): 
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 where R is methyl or free or protected -CH2OH, R1 and R'1 are methyl; branched alkyl (5 to 8 carbon atoms), aryl (up to 10 carbon atoms), heteroaryl or benzyl, n and m are 0 or 1, R2 and R3 are hydrogen or R2 is fluorine and R3 is formyloxy or acetyloxy and the dotted lines symbolise a possible bond, to their preparation from a delta-16(17) compound, to their application to the preparation of 16-methylene derivatives and to new intermediates.
Patent EP-0531244-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CUSINE BARBER MANUEL
IPC: A01D87/12
Filed: 1992-06-15
Granted: 1995-12-06
Abstract: It comprises a ramp (1) provided with spiked chains (2) for handling bales (4), movable from a gathering position, parallel to the direction of advance of the trailer (8) and inclined with respect to the horizontal plane, for gathering the bale from the ground, to a loading position, at right angles to the direction of advance of the trailer (8) and at the same height as its platform, for loading the bale onto the trailer (8), characterized in that the movement of the ramp (1) between said positions is effected in a single rotation around a geometrical axis which is fixed with respect to the trailer (8), said fixed geometrical axis being inclined with respect to the horizontal plane and with respect to the vertical plane containing the longitudinal axis of the trailer (8). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0528745-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RIBA ROMEVA CARLES
IPC: D06F67/00
Filed: 1992-06-15
Granted: 1997-03-05
Abstract: Ironing machine comprising an outer casing (1) which contains an ironing cylinder (4) provided with a heating system (5), a pressure cylinder (6), a plurality of textile bands (7) and means for control of the ironing temperature and speed, and is characterized in that the means for control of the ironing temperature and speed comprise a detector device for the temperature of the surface of the ironing cylinder (4) and a control device (23) which varies the speed of the ironing cylinder (4) in function of the temperature detected, and in that the pressure cylinder (6) is floating, its spindle being pushed against lateral stops (8) in the form of an inclined plane provided on the casing of the machine, through the action of the tension of the textile bands (7), thus providing the ironing pressure. It further comprises perforated tubes (19,20) for vapour discharge, which extend parallel to the ironing cylinder (4), and which emerge into a common chamber (21), from which vapour is discharged by means of a suction device (22). It permits automatic adjustment of ironing temperature and speed.
Patent EP-0553299-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WALLACE SIDNEY
IPC: A61K51/12
Filed: 1991-10-02
Granted: 1996-04-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing microcapsules suitable for encapsulation of therapeutic and diagnostic agents. The capsular coats are prepared from biodegradable polymers. In a particular aspect of the invention, surface charge of the polymeric material is altered by conjugation of an amino acid ester to the polymer, providing targeting to specific tissue cells. Encapsulation of hydrophilic radiodiagnostic agents in 1  mu m capsules provides improved opacification. Encapsulation of cytotoxic agents in 100  mu m capsules is useful in chemoembolization procedures.
Patent EP-0575388-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MACE PHILIPPE
IPC: G11B15/18
Filed: 1992-03-07
Granted: 1996-11-06
Abstract: Un système qui comprend un procédé et un dispositif approprié de mise en ÷uvre de ce procédé permet de rembobiner rapidement une bande d'enregistrement d'une première bobine. Le temps de rembobinage est ainsi réduit autant que possible, ainsi que la sollicitation mécanique de la bande et la formation de boucles. Selon l'invention, une vitesse minimale de rotation est déterminée, à partir de laquelle la bande peut être freinée par un dispositif de freinage sans soumettre la bande à une sollicitation mécanique trop forte. En outre, un taux maximal de ralentissement (moteur électrique) sans que ledit dispositif de freinage ne soit utilisé, est également déterminé. Ce taux de ralentissement de consigne est sélectionné de manière à éviter la formation de boucles et à solliciter la bande contre des capteurs qui reconnaissent des marques, telles que le début du film sur une bande vidéo. La première bobine à débobiner est accélérée jusqu'à ce que le temps restant de bobinage suffise pour ralentir la bande au taux de consigne de ralentissement jusqu'à la vitesse minimale de rotation. Le temps restant de bobinage est comparé au temps requis au moyen d'une comparaison entre des termes qui contiennent, outre la vitesse minimale de rotation et le taux de consigne de ralentissement, des paramètres de fonctionnement tels que les rayons des première et deuxième bobines, les vitesses de rotation correspondantes et d'autres paramètres similaires. On peut utiliser ce système de préférence pour rembobiner des cassettes vidéo.
Patent EP-0584081-B1 (EP)
Inventor: THOMPSON RAYMON F
IPC: F26B25/00
Filed: 1991-08-01
Granted: 1997-03-12
Abstract: A processor for centrifugal processing of semiconductor wafers and similar units without a wafer carrier. The processor is specially constructed to provide an automatically extendible and retractable rotor head to allow automated loading and unloading of discrete wafers onto the rotor head. The rotor head includes means for holding the wafers in spaced discrete relationship without a carrier. The processor includes a novel shaft assembly construction which includes an axially extendible shaft controlled using pressurized fluid. The pressurized fluid is supplied to the shaft assembly by a pressure supply which is controllably extendible and retractable for engagement with the shaft assembly when rotation is stopped. The shaft assembly also preferably incorporates an axial locking mechanism which holds the axially movable components of the shaft assembly in fixed axial position during rotation, while allowing release when rotation is stopped so that movable portions of the shaft assembly can be axially extended.
Patent EP-0580703-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOSTECKI GENE
IPC: B23K37/00
Filed: 1992-04-15
Granted: 1997-11-05
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/AU92/00167 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 18, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 18, 1993 PCT Filed Apr. 15, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO92/18283 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 29, 1992.An apparatus for applying weld metal for the purpose of hard-facing of metal plates and a method of operation of the apparatus. A metal plate is moved through an apparatus in which there are weld heads including welding electrodes. The metal plate has a slight induced convexity in the region of the welding heads so that an accurate distance is maintained between the welding electrode and the surface of the metal plate. The convexity is formed by a wheel assembly under the plates and the wheel assembly may also include cooling means. The advantage of the flat plate system is that long lengths of plate may be hard-faced.
Patent EP-0584170-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARX UWE
IPC: C12M3/06
Filed: 1992-05-13
Granted: 1997-04-02
Abstract: Un procédé et un dispositif servent à cultiver en même temps différentes cellules de mammifères, à obtenir séparément différents produits de cellules de mammifères et à simuler des interactions organiques sur le plan humoral. Essentiellement, l'invention consiste à agencer plusieurs récipients de culture dans un même circuit d'alimentation et à cultiver différents cellules de mammifères dans des récipients séparés.
Patent EP-0587712-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EADIE DONALD T
IPC: B01J27/047
Filed: 1992-05-01
Granted: 1997-07-30
Abstract: Des huiles de lubrification à indice de viscosité amélioré sont préparées par hydrotraitement en utilisant en vrac des catalyseurs au sulfure Ni/Mn/No ou Cr/Ni/Mo préparés à partir de complexes métalliques, par exemple de diamine d'éthylène. En particulier, le catalyseur au sulfure Ni/Mn/Mo est préparé à partir du précurseur d'oxyde avec sulfurisation subséquente alors que le catalyseur au sulfure Cr/Ni/Mo est préparé à partir du précurseur de sulfure en présence d'H2S/H2.
Patent EP-0588959-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MCNAMARA THOMAS O
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 1992-06-10
Granted: 1997-09-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a coil stent constructed from a nitinol alloy having the ends thereof shaped to interact with a placement device specifically designed to hold the stent in a reduced diameter while it is being maniuplated to its desired position in the patient's body. The placement device is a hollow tube which has holes in it surface allowing placement of the ends of the stent therethrough so that they can be held in place inside the interior of the placement device by a mandril which is threaded through the center of the placement device. The combination of the features of the shapes on the end of the stent, the holes in the placement device and the mandril which passes through the placement device and the shapes on the end of the stent allow the interventional radiologist to accurately and rapidly place the stent in its desired position before it changes shape to its final pre-set configuration.
Patent EP-0603298-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GARD BENGT ERIK INGEMAR
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 1992-08-18
Granted: 1999-11-03
Abstract: A communication network control system includes facilities for data driven control of components attached to the network. The network has an overall control function (74) and each component (58, 60, 62, 64) has an individual control function (66, 68, 70, 72). Common component control functions (76) can be controlled via the overall control function (74) straight away. Uncommon component control functions are controlled via translation of subfunctions within the overall control function (74). Such translations are effected as required based upon information regarding individual component needs, which information is stored in a data model (86) where it may be accessed and subsequently interpreted as part of the overall control function (74).
Patent EP-0622483-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SASAKI YOSHIYUKI
IPC: D04B1/16
Filed: 1992-09-16
Granted: 1997-02-05
Abstract: A polyester cloth dyed so as to have an L* value in the range of 25-65, and characterized by its high bathochromic property. At least the superficial portion of the fiber of one or both of the warp threads and weft threads constituting this cloth consists of fiber having a light transmittance in which the difference  DELTA X(X ORTHOGONAL -X PARALLEL ) between the transmittance X PARALLEL  of polarization at a maximum absorption wavelength in the direction parallel to the axis of the fiber and the transmittance X ORTHOGONAL of polarization at the same wavelength in the direction perpendicular to the axis of the fiber does not exceed 10 %.
Patent EP-0623269-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LYON DAVID ALMA LANE
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 1992-10-09
Granted: 1998-01-14
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB92/01846 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 26, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 26, 1994 PCT Filed Oct. 9, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO93/07712 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 15, 1993A rate converter for digitally converting the sample rate of a signal, has a first digital filter for deriving an intermediate signal at increased sample rate and a second digital filter for deriving an output signal at a decreased sample rate relative to that of the intermediate signal. The first filter is of relatively high order serving to double the frequency. Because the frequency change is a power of two, the aperture characteristic is straightforward and implementation is simple even at high order. The second filter is of relatively low order so that implementation is simple even with a time-varying aperture characteristic. The low order of the second filter does not however degrade the overall frequency characteristic.
Patent EP-0611438-B1 (EP)
Title: Instruments de mesure optique
Inventor: DOWNS MICHAEL JOHN SHEPHERDS W
IPC: G01B9/02
Filed: 1992-11-05
Granted: 1996-07-03
Abstract: Un interféromètre optique comprend un dispositif de fractionnement de faisceau (131) comprenant une feuille métallique partiellement réfléchissante (135, 137) conçue pour induire une différence de phase entre les faisceaux constitutifs transmis et réfléchis. Le dispositif comprend également un compteur de frange bidirectionnel qui comporte un circuit de commutation permettant de convertir le couplage, dans le compteur de frange, d'un couplage c.a en un couplage c.c, lorsque la vitesse de comptage descend au dessous d'une valeur seuil prédéterminée.
Patent EP-0611414-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LANDSBERG THOMAS J
IPC: E21D21/00
Filed: 1992-11-10
Granted: 1996-04-24
Abstract: Un stabilisateur (1) par friction permettant de stabiiser la roche comprend une ossature centrale (7), plusieurs bras (15) s'étendant radialement vers l'extérieur à partir de l'ossature centrale et poussant plusieurs surfaces de friction (13) en contact résilient avec la paroi d'un trou de forage (14). Les surfaces de friction (13) sont positionnées suivant un arc de cercle mesuré autour de l'axe central du trou de forage, cet arc de cercle décrivant un angle central d'au moins 180 degrés.
Patent EP-0568891-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOHLGRUEBER KLEMENS DR
IPC: C08L83/04
Filed: 1993-04-26
Granted: 1999-03-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the continuous preparation of silicone rubbers, in particular two-component liquid silicone rubbers. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0596210-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MAZEWSKI EUGENE E
IPC: C02F3/26
Filed: 1993-08-30
Granted: 1997-02-26
Abstract: A liquid treatment apparatus for removing potentially combustible substances from water includes a biological fluid bed reactor (16) that is supplied by a first conduit with contaminated water (14) and that treats this water, under aerobic conditions, before discharging it as treated effluent (22) containing a significantly reduced concentration of contaminants. The liquid treatment apparatus also includes a gas dissolution apparatus (38) for providing dissolved oxygen to the contaminated water flowing through the first conduit to sustain biological action in the reactor. The gas dissolution apparatus includes an oxygenator (44) including a pressurized bubble contactor (46) disposed in a recycle conduit connected between the outlet (22) of the reactor (16) and the first conduit (14). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0590733-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KETELS GERARDUS HUBERTUS JOHAN
IPC: A22C17/00
Filed: 1993-09-29
Granted: 2000-01-19
Abstract: A method and device for deboning leg pieces of slaughtered animals such as turkeys or cattle, sheep, pigs or other poultry or livestock, said method comprising the following steps:     fixedly holding the leg piece at a bone end thereof, spatially orienting the holder and the leg piece fixedly held therein to obtain a suitable position for, exerting a force on the meat piece or portion thereof for removing the meat or meat portion in lengthwise direction of the leg piece, whereas said device for fixedly holding a meat piece comprises a carrier (4), which carrier carries a sleeve part (7) enclosing the end portion of the leg piece, and wherein pressure means (8) are arranged in the sleeve part for clamping the end portion of the meat piece, in order to position the leg piece in any desired position during processing steps of said method.   <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0572191-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HSU ADAM CHI-TUNG
IPC: C07D233/74
Filed: 1993-05-21
Granted: 1996-09-04
Abstract: N-Iodopropargyl hydantoin compounds of the formulae (I) and (II) <CHEM> wherein A is (C1-C12) straight or branched alkyl; benzyl; phenyl optionally substituted with halogen, nitro, cyano, halo(C1-C3)alkyl, or (C1-C3)alkoxy; allyl; (C3-C6)alkynyl optionally substituted with halogen; or hydrogen; R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen; C1-C3 alkyl; or phenyl optionally substituted with halogen, nitro, (C1-C3)alkoxy or (C1-C3)haloalkyl; or can be joined, together with the hydantoin ring carbon to which they are attached, to form a saturated (C3-C7) or unsaturated (C5-C7) spiro ring; and R3 and R4 are each independently hydrogen or (C1-C3)alkyl, and use as antimicrobials and antifungal agents.
Patent EP-0574227-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RYDER THOMAS B
IPC: C12N5/071
Filed: 1993-06-08
Granted: 2000-04-26
Abstract: Method and kit for the preparation of nucleic acid, such as for amplification. The nucleic acid may be prepared by centrifuging a sample of whole cells, particularly mononuclear cells, with an appropriate centrifugation medium so as to separate desired cells from non-desired cells, then removing and lysing said desired cells. A complexing agent able to complex ferric ion may be added to the lysed cells. The nucleic acid associated with the lysed cells can be amplified, and the nucleic acid can also be screened for a certain nucleic acid sequence, such as a viral nucleic acid sequence.
Patent EP-0576335-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DELMAS FRANCOIS
IPC: C01D3/16
Filed: 1993-06-18
Granted: 1996-03-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the purification of an aqueous alkali metal chloride solution containing iodine in which oxidation is carried out to molecular iodine and then it is adsorbed on active charcoal. By oxidizing the active charcoal with a solution containing active chlorine before adsorbing the iodine, it is possible to lower the iodine content of the solution to 0.05 mg/l. The invention is particularly useful for purifying sodium chloride brines which are electrolyzed in membrane cells.
Patent EP-0579523-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COTTENCEAU JEAN-PHILIPPE
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 1993-06-28
Granted: 2001-09-05
Abstract: The prosthesis, suitable for treating vascular aneurisms, consists of a supple elongated sleeve (7) forming a passage for the blood to flow through, supports (3) with hooked tips (17') for engaging with the inner wall of the blood vessel and springs (29) which enable the supports to move from a retracted to an extended position in which the sleeve is deployed. At least some of the springs can be in a zigzag configuration in both their retracted and extended modes. The springs are situated at one or both ends of the sleeve and in their retracted position they allow the prosthesis to be inserted into the blood vessel. Once the sleeve is in the required position the springs are released and the sleeve deployed. The supports (3) can be in the form of flexible strips or wires and the sleeve, which can be corrugated, is made from an elastic fabric such as polyethylene terephthalate.
Patent EP-0581650-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEE HARRY W
IPC: B21D51/18
Filed: 1993-07-22
Granted: 1996-06-12
Abstract: A flanging head (10) assembly having a cluster of freely rotatable spin flanging rollers (12) includes a stop ring (26) against which the flange (68) hits during the final flange forming stages to limit the flange to a specific diameter. To prevent the flange from entering the crack (72) formed between the rotating roller and the stationary stop ring, there is provided a step (80) spacing the stop ring surface (70) from the roller forming surface (66). In this manner, as the terminal edge of the flange (68) slides around the flanging roller during final forming, it will pass over the crack (72) and across the step (80) to lodge in a corner (85) formed between the step and stop ring surface. In a preferred embodiment, the step is a conical surface extending from the stop ring surface in a direction away from the can bottom. This conical surface extends radially inwardly a sufficient distance to contact unsupported flange portions between the flanging rollers to limit the degree of elastic sagging of these portions. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0599789-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PAIELLA GIUSEPPE
IPC: B65H75/10
Filed: 1993-11-24
Granted: 1997-11-05
Abstract: The external diameter of the tubular core is between 22 and 50.8 mm for lengths of tape of from 36 m to 300 m, so that the product takes up approximately one third less space than a conventional roll. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0633795-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RAAD ISSAM I
IPC: A01N1/02
Filed: 1993-03-04
Granted: 2001-05-30
Abstract: An implantable medical device having long lasting resistance to staphylococcal biofilm colonization is provided. Implantable medical devices such as catheters, shunts, prosthesis, pacemakers, etc. are susceptible to colonization by biofilm adherent microorganisms, especially staphylococci. While systemic staphylococcal infections are effectively treated by many antibiotics, vancomycin being the antibiotic of choice, this same bacteria when encased in biofilm adhering to indwelling medical devices is generally resistant to antibiotic treatment. By the present invention, the combination of rifampin and minocycline or the combination of rifampin and novobiocin when coated on the surfaces of implantable medical devices unexpectedly provides superior antibacterial activity against staphylococcal biofilm colonization on the coated surface of indwelling medical devices.